Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: To evaluate the usefulness of echography for the evaluation of these lesions and the prevalence of acquired cystic renal disease and occult renal tumours in patients treated with hemodialysis during years, a prospective ultrasonographic study was carried out. To this end, renal echographic studies were performed in 43 asymptomatic patients treated with periodic hemodialysis during 5 years or more. Patients with renal polycystic disease were excluded from the study. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of acquired cystic renal disease was 86%. It was higher in males (96%) than in females (70%). Two patients (4.6%) had malignant renal tumours. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | J R Ayuso, J Almirall, C Ayuso, C Bru, E Ponz, L Revert |
Journal | Medicina clinica
(Med Clin (Barc))
Vol. 96
Issue 16
Pg. 607-10
(Apr 27 1991)
ISSN: 0025-7753 [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Diagnóstico del carcinoma renal en la enfermedad renal quística adquirida. Utilidad de la ecografía para su detección en fase subclínica. |
PMID | 2051828
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Kidney Diseases, Cystic
(complications, etiology)
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
(therapy)
- Kidney Neoplasms
(diagnostic imaging)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prospective Studies
- Renal Dialysis
(adverse effects)
- Time Factors
- Ultrasonography
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